In college, I discovered Asian food. It became a staple in my diet. I found late-night study sessions were greatly enhanced by the addition of large quantities of spicy food. Sometime in my freshman year, I discovered the glory that is the Thai noodle bowl with chicken. Thai noodles were the perfect dish for studying—easy […]
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Growing up in the American south, Brussels sprouts were a staple at our dining table. As a child, I hated them. They were bad, bitter, and boring. As an adult, I’ve learned they can be fun, flavorful, and a total family favorite–if cooked properly. My favorite Brussels sprouts recipe includes bacon, a balsamic vinaigrette, and
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I’ll admit to being a bit particular about my food choices. Growing up, I could never tolerate the taste of canned tomato soup. It always had a metallic aftertaste. Thankfully, my Aunt Janet taught me her homemade tomato soup recipe, which was excellent. However, over time, I’ve worked on it a bit and perfected it.
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Growing up, one of my favorite foods was spaghetti and meatballs. I think it is that way for most kids. There’s just something so delicious about a spaghetti with meatballs dinner and it was always made better because the whole family would come together. Now that I’m older, I discovered a new way to make
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I love layered or complex dishes that are complete meals: meat, vegetables and everything all together. These meals are filling, comforting, and generally easy to make. That’s why this recipe for shepherd’s pie with ground beef is one of my favorites. First, what is shepherd’s pie? It’s a meat pie usually made with a topping
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One of the great things about travel is falling in love with a food and then bringing it home with you. Seven years ago, I had the chance to take a road trip with some friends from Nuremberg, Germany through the Czech Republic to Krakow, Poland. It was two weeks of heaven…and delicious food. But
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Having an easy roasted chicken recipe in your back pocket is a key ingredient to being a good cook. Using rotisserie chicken breast in other cooking projects can be a convenient, time-saving shortcut, and it’s a healthy meal on its own, too. Many people invest a lot of money in fancy rotisserie ovens or try
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You won’t find Alabama in the hierarchy of great BBQ centers in America. Everyone talks about the greats: Memphis, Kansas City, North Carolina, and Texas. The Heart of Dixie and the Yellowhammer State is missing. But when it comes to the grill, there’s something unique happening in the Deep South: Alabama White BBQ Sauce. And
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Growing up in the South, there were certain rituals in my childhood. One of those was the appearance of hot Russian tea with Tang drink mix which appeared at church functions, and my mother would make for me whenever I was sick or coming down with a cold. It always made me feel better. I
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Macaroni and cheese is one of my favorite foods. It’s creamy, cheesy, and comfort food at its absolute best. But making a homemade mac and cheese recipe has always required more time than I was willing to invest, and it often didn’t turn out great. I’m not ashamed to say that I’ve eaten the boxed
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